Imagine Picasso and Einstein debating the intricacies of art, science and genius in a pocket-sized Paris bar. The year is 1904, just a few years before two sea-change achievements: Picasso’s 1907 unveiling of Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Einstein’s Theory of Relativity in 1905. What would the convergence of these two brilliant minds trigger? How would…
Author Archives: Brad Bunkers
Tribute to Wislawa Szymborska
Earlier this week the world said goodbye to one of the great poets of our time. Polish poet Wislawa Szymborska was a tremendous talent, a contemplative wordsmith who illuminated the ordinary through her scrupulous lens. Here’s my favorite excerpt from her moving Nobel Prize lecture from 1996: I’ve mentioned inspiration. Contemporary poets answer evasively when…
Music Picks of 2011
A few favorites from the past year (listed in no particular order). 1. Don’t Move by Phantogram An electro-pop rhythm draped over tantalizing vocals. 2. Bizness by Tuneyards An adventurous fusion of reggae and island funk. 3. Walking Far from Home by Iron and Wine Hard to pick just one song from…
12th Moon Event Dec. 10th
Join us on Saturday, December 10th for a one-night art celebration on the Bozeman Pass. Yellowstone Coffee Roasters is once again hosting this festive event and we’ll be serving appetizers and beverages to compliment the merrymaking. Come join the fun and see new artwork by six local artists. 12th Moon Art Celebration (one night only)…
Poetry Illustrations for Livingston Current
Each year the Livingston Current produces an entire issue devoted to local poetry and this year I was fortunate to illustrate the edition. It was the perfect opportunity to combine my two passions — painting and graphic design (yes, I have other passions but beef stew, trains and gardening were out of the question)….
Latest from the studio: Evelin Lindner
The last few months I’ve been working on a series of miniature paintings on board. The work combines three somewhat disparate elements: abstract, subdued backgrounds; quizzical figures; and found literary excerpts. In recent years I’ve been drawn to the idea of assembling visual expression with written narratives to construct unexpected stories. This little painting is…
